Boomalacka - Issue 122, Summer 2021/2022

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INSPIRING OLD GRAMMARIAN Patty in her school days as Head Girl with Barry Smith - Headmaster, Vaughan Rintoule (1987) School Captain and John Miller (1959) Board Chair.

Little things, inadvertently, make a big difference Patty Kinnersly (you may remember her as Trish) says she sees examples of community resilience and hope all around her, despite the grind of lockdowns and restrictions. PATTY KINNERSLY Head Girl 1987

“As we adjust to life in a pandemic, I see people finding new ways – COVID-safe of course – to connect and support each other. Simple things like neighbours checking in on each other or asking if someone needs a hand.” For Patty, it’s vital that we build our own resilience, especially during challenging times. “One of the best ways is by looking outside ourselves… looking out for and looking after others where we can.”


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